Argyll and Bute

/ ɑːˈɡaɪl /

noun

1. a council area in W Scotland on the Atlantic Ocean: in 1975 the historical counties of Argyllshire and Bute became part of Strathclyde region; in 1996 they were reinstated as a single unitary authority. Argyll and Bute is mountainous and includes the islands of Bute, Mull, Islay, and Jura. Administrative centre: Lochgilphead. Pop: 91 300 (2003 est). Area: 6930 sq km (2676 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Candice Adam, from Dalry in Ayrshire, died after her motorbike crashed on the A83 in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, at about 14:45 on Sunday.

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Keir Johnston, 39, pinned his partner Grace to the ground and choked her during a row at their home on the island of Colonsay in Argyll and Bute in March 2022, the High Court in Glasgow was told.

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Jackie Barnes from Dumbarton received a letter from Argyll and Bute council confirming the ashes were recovered during a recent search of A Milne Funeral Directors' Springburn branch.

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Argyll and Bute Council announced a 10% rise in February to help overcome a £40m funding gap.

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Argyll and Bute Council leader Robin Currie said it was now ready to reconsider following discussions with the Scottish government in recent weeks.

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